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Cote D Azur is home to 17 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 4 international schools in Cote d azur, France. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 23,362), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Located in Monaco, The British School of Monaco opened in November 2022 as a family‑run school delivering a British Curriculum with English‑language instruction at the heart of every classroom. The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted for local characteristics, and is accredited and recognised as a Cambridge school. A broad Cambridge pathway for Years 7–11 leads to IGCSEs, followed by A‑Levels, with English as the language of instruction throughout. French is taught from Year 1 to Year 6, and the school offers an Individual Programme to tailor secondary, IGCSE and A‑Level pathways to individual learners. The campus comprises a primary site with indoor spaces and a nearby recreation area at the Modelex site, owned by the school and recognised by authorities, with a planned secondary site atop a cliff beside Jardin Exotique connected by a lift to shorten travel between sites. Facilities include spacious classrooms for up to sixteen pupils, whiteboards and interactive smartboards, a well‑stocked library and access to a swimming pool and local stadia for PE. The school runs a house system, a diverse enrichment programme, and participates in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, off‑site trips, and reading initiatives.
ICS Côte d'Azur is a co-educational day school on a modern campus in Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, near Nice. It serves children from age 2 to 11 with bilingual instruction in English and French. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme in both languages for Early Years and Primary, while the Primary Years curriculum also integrates the national curricula of France and England. The Hub, a dedicated STEAM facility, supports hands‑on learning with robotics, 3D printing and design projects, and is central to problem solving and creativity. Facilities include an Early Years Centre with a 2‑Year‑Old Kindergarten, a Primary Years building with a library, art space, music room and canteen, plus two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym. Riviera Kids provides after‑school care and activities. The school is part of Globeducate and emphasizes intercultural events, languages, and a culture of care across an inclusive environment from early years through primary.
École Montessori Internationale Les Colibris is a bilingual Montessori school in Sophia Antipolis, within the Brague National Park. The school serves children from age 2 to 15, offering a continuous program that uses Montessori pedagogy across all ages with the same dedicated teachers. Founded in 2009, it moved to larger facilities in 2015: 1,200 m2 of indoor space and 3,000 m2 of outdoor grounds. The school is accredited by AMF (Association Montessori France) and ISMM (Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori), one of fourteen Montessori schools in France with accreditation. In 2020, it opened an International Montessori Middle School for ages 12–15, with a Thorenc pedagogical farm partnership providing full-board secondary education. The program emphasizes outdoor learning and a strong connection with nature, supported by bilingual French-English activity and a suite of sport, culture and outings. The Colibris Kids Club runs holiday programs for ages 2–12.
The British School of Monaco provides a British Curriculum for day students from early primary through secondary years. Located in the Fontvieille district, the school delivers the National Curriculum for England with English as the primary language of instruction, while seamlessly integrating daily French lessons. The strict class size cap of 16 ensures teachers can provide heavily individualised support to every student. A distinctly unique feature is the school’s "Individual Programme," which caters to students needing highly personalised academic timetables, mentoring, and university entrance preparation. Students also benefit from access to specialized external facilities, such as using the local Monaco stadium running tracks for physical education. Instead of a single traditional campus, the school operates specific hubs for different age groups, including a newly opened secondary premises on Avenue Hector Otto equipped with a dedicated science laboratory, art space, and music facilities.
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